Cllrs react to Venson-Moitoi�s fall

Venson-Moitoi
Venson-Moitoi

FRANCISTOWN: Councillors here have expressed different opinions on the curious replacement of Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi as the Minister of Education and Skills Development.

Monarch East councillor, Raoboy Mpuang, from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) was sympathetic to the former minister saying that she led the ministry during tough times.

“You should remember there was a huge battle between teachers and the government, but she managed to turn them around. She is a capable woman. It is not like Venson-Moitoi is failing, but rather the ministry is huge and needs to be re-structured in order to win the battle of improving the country’s education system,” he said.

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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